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a stunning village at the foot of the Matterhorn,
the most photographed mountain in the world,
Zermatt is all you would want from a ski resort.
With 250 km of pisted slopes and the highest
ski piste in the alps at a staggering 3,820 km,
Zermatt is a skier’s utopia. it is encircled by nine out
of the ten highest mountains in Europe and enjoys
one of the longest ski seasons in the alps, with
guaranteed snow cover from the end of november
through to the end of april.
Furthermore, this superb resort offers skiing for
all levels and some of the best heli-skiing in Europe.
if it is sheer exhilaration you are after, then
Zermatt must be your choice. Host to the highest
and longest run in the world, the distance from
Klein Matterhorn to Zermatt is 13 km and offers
2,200 vertical metres of pure adrenalin rush, as well
as the most spectacular views across switzerland.
in the evening, Zermatt’s romantic side comes to
the fore. Horse-drawn sleighs glide across ancient,
cobbled streets, the tinkling of their bells being the
only sound to break the otherwise blissful silence of
this charming, car-free zone.
the resort’s premier, luxury chalet is Chalet
Zermatt Peak, which offers five-star food and
service. Located minutes from the centre of
Zermatt, it occupies a landmark position and
offers panoramic views across the village.
View from the top
If you are planning to hit the slopes this winter, we reveal two
of Europe’s finest ski resorts and the best chalets for you to rent
Best base: Chalet
Zermatt Peak
offers you and
your guests every
chance to relax and
unwind after a long
day on the slopes.
There are five
double bedrooms,
all with en-suite
bathrooms. One
week’s rental
is from £1,660
per person, based
on 13 sharing
Zermatt, Switzerland – Chalet Zermatt Peak
